This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire

At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.

Initiative 82: Bowser calls for repeal of controversial DC ballot measure

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to repeal Initiative 82, the voter-approved measure that gradually increases the minimum wage for tipped workers to match that of non-tipped employees.

Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'

A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.

Dominion Energy?s CEO says data centers are here to stay
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Dominion Energy?s CEO says data centers are booming and data centers are here to stay despite some residents wanting them to leave.

Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says

Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.

Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry

Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.

U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years

Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.

‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny

New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.

Maryland man wins $150K lottery prize on April Fool's Day
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No joke! A Maryland man hit the jackpot when he won $150,000 on a scratch-off ticket he bought on April Fool?s Day.

Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes

President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.

Social Security May payment schedule: Here's when beneficiaries will get their checks

Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?

As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.

Stimulus Check Update: Is it too late to claim $1400 payment?

Millions of taxpayers qualified for over $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 refunds, according to the IRS. But has the window to claim your money closed?

How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?

As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he is expected to highlight economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.

California is now 4th largest economy in the world, new data shows

New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.